With all that out of the way, let’s get stuck into the fun bits that make your game mastering experience easier.

DM Reference Tools

Disclaimer: This list by no means includes everything on the internet pertaining to D&D, because that list would go on forever, growing daily. These are some of the gems that are worth a look.

If you have any suggestions for material/links to add to this list, please leave a comment below or reach out on Twitter.

[GitHub] 5etools

5etools is a suite of HTML-and-JavaScript tools for players and DMs of D&D 5e. You can find and download the project on GitHub. Simply download the project as a zip, extract it all to a folder, open the .html files in a browser, and it’s ready to go!

You can also host your own mirror, or contribute to the project via GitHub. With all the Unearthed Arcana material released, data entry is appreciated!

[OneDrive] Dungeon and Game Master Tools

A great shared drive using Microsoft’s platform full of Tools for Dungeon Masters regardless of the version you’re running.

Maps and Map Packs

Character Sheets

Official Wizards of the Coast 5e Character Sheets.

Click on the links on the official page to download D&D character sheets. These files are zipped pdfs; you may print and photocopy them for your own personal use.

ForgedAnvil D&D 5E Character Generator

This is a great character generator that uses Microsoft Excel. I highly recommend it and use it for all my games. If you’ve got MS Office and want to build your hero on your computer, this is a great resource.